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Ironic in that this article is published on the same day as the TP runs their article about Tulane "reaching an agreement" with the NIMBY's for Yulman.
Tulane ready to move ahead with on-campus football stadium construction now that agreement is reached with the City of New Orleans | NOLA.com
Some neighbors expressed profound concern over the proposed stadium’s use, it’s size and proximity to Audubon Blvd. residents, parking and traffic overflow for fans going to the stadium and light and noise pollution worries.
Tulane also agreed to change the seats in the stadium from an alumiunum base to a concrete base to reduce noise and promised a sound system that will reduce noise outside the stadium.
Compare that to what it used to be:
Berger parked cars in his parents' driveway, charging commensurate with the caliber of the game. Everyone had their favorite spot, their friend who had a corner of his lawn reserved and a Bloody Mary waiting. Tailgates were cocktail parties, and afterward there was hardly the crush out of Uptown you'd expect; everyone went back to finish off those drinks and pour a few more.
Gosh, the closer you lived to the stadium, the more privileged you felt. All the friends would come to your house.
If CJ can get the city interested in Tulane football again and the new BE holds together and Rick Dickson will learn how to put together a respectable OOC schedule, it sure would put a smile on a lot of faces.
Tulane ready to move ahead with on-campus football stadium construction now that agreement is reached with the City of New Orleans | NOLA.com
Some neighbors expressed profound concern over the proposed stadium’s use, it’s size and proximity to Audubon Blvd. residents, parking and traffic overflow for fans going to the stadium and light and noise pollution worries.
Tulane also agreed to change the seats in the stadium from an alumiunum base to a concrete base to reduce noise and promised a sound system that will reduce noise outside the stadium.
Compare that to what it used to be:
Berger parked cars in his parents' driveway, charging commensurate with the caliber of the game. Everyone had their favorite spot, their friend who had a corner of his lawn reserved and a Bloody Mary waiting. Tailgates were cocktail parties, and afterward there was hardly the crush out of Uptown you'd expect; everyone went back to finish off those drinks and pour a few more.
Gosh, the closer you lived to the stadium, the more privileged you felt. All the friends would come to your house.
If CJ can get the city interested in Tulane football again and the new BE holds together and Rick Dickson will learn how to put together a respectable OOC schedule, it sure would put a smile on a lot of faces.